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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Eirik's Saga, Chapters 3 - 4, Gudrid Goes to Greenland, Gudrid is Told Her Future.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Thorbjorn not in the house during Thorbjorg's visit?
(a) He would not stay to see such pagan practices.
(b) He is afraid of Thorbjorg.
(c) He is arranging Gudrid's marriage.
(d) He is hunting.

2. Where do Thorstein and his men first land on their trip?
(a) The island Markland.
(b) The houses that Leif built.
(c) Lysufjord on Greenland.
(d) At Thorvald's grave.

3. What does Thorvald use to mark the spot he named Kjalarness?
(a) None of the above.
(b) A peak towering overhead.
(c) A huge rock pointing upwards.
(d) The old keel of the boat.

4. Which of the following best characterizes the natural resources and weather on the land that Leif and his men explore?
(a) Few and cold.
(b) Abundant and mild.
(c) Sparse and changeable.
(d) Sufficient and tolerable.

5. What do Leif and his men notice about the days on this new land compared to Greenland or Iceland?
(a) They reached higher temperatures.
(b) The skies were clearer.
(c) They were louder with sounds of wildlife.
(d) They are of more even length.

Short Answer Questions

1. What drives Thorvald and his men to shore the second summer?

2. What does Gudrid see that no one else sees?

3. Who gives the prophecy about Gudrid?

4. What do the settlers end up trading to the natives?

5. Where do Karlsefni and Gudrid settle for the remainder of their lives?

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